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Clear, fairly concise experience. No additional ads or pressured check out upsale attempts, which is notable nowadays. Only thing better would have been it being even MORE speedy because the holiday w... See more
I inquired about returning a component that seemed to be "bricked" upon arrival, probably 8 weeks after delivery. I expected to be told that I was too late to have tested it, but support was very gra... See more
Great documentation on the details of the products which saved me lots of time. Also the support is prompt. I got a new wireless shield after explaining the issue over email. Highly recommended over o... See more
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SparkFun Electronics is a Colorado-based electronics manufacturer and online retailer that provides components, development boards, tools, and kits for engineers, students, educators, and makers around the world. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Niwot, Colorado, SparkFun helps people bring electronics projects to life through accessible hardware, open-source designs, and hands-on learning resources. We specialize in microcontroller and microprocessor development boards, sensors, robotics platforms, IoT hardware, GPS and GNSS solutions, soldering tools, prototyping supplies, and STEM education kits. Our catalog supports everyone from beginners learning electronics for the first time to professional engineers building advanced embedded systems. SparkFun is widely known in the maker and education communities for Qwiic-enabled products, rapid prototyping tools, and classroom-ready electronics kits. In addition to hardware, SparkFun produces extensive tutorials, hookup guides, videos, and project examples to support customers at every stage of their build. Our products are used in schools, universities, robotics teams, research labs, startups, and commercial applications worldwide. We are committed to quality, transparency, and customer support. Many of our products are designed and tested in-house, and we actively collaborate with leading technology partners and developer communities. Whether you are building a prototype, teaching a class, or launching a product, SparkFun Electronics provides the tools and resources to help you succeed with electronics and embedded systems.
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6333 Dry Creek Parkway, 80503, Niwot, United States
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Ordering/Delivery Experience is Great
My parts were delivered on time and I am currently integrating them into my design.
May 4, 2026
I bought GPS phat module and it arrived…
I bought GPS phat module and it arrived on time with complete set. It was easy to use and there are all sort of documentation and information regarding how to use it.
April 30, 2026
Getting a deal on the older XRP kit
Getting a deal on the older XRP kit. We are going to use this kit to educate teachers in smaller schools how simple it is build and program a robot. Most of these teachers have no formal background with technology other than the use of a computer.
April 30, 2026
product we received was missing parts…
product we received was missing parts and DOA on arrival I have reached out to the support department to get this resolved and have not received a response as of yet
April 29, 2026
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.
I'm so sorry about the experience you had. We strive to make sure every order is shipped with all the parts requested and we strive to respond to customers as quickly as possible. Based on this feedback, we will be reassessing some of our internal processes.
I've reviewed your account and your order and one of our Support Representatives should be reaching out to you shortly to offer options to resolve these issues. My apologies again and thank you for the feedback. It's critical for us to continue to improve internally to better service all of our customers.
Thank you again.
Good but excessive packaging
Items arrived on time but the packaging was excessive. The six tiny indestructible connectors could have been shipped in a cheaper small envelope.
April 28, 2026
Right part!
At least I got the right part. I ordered the same part from another vendor and they sent some other part.
Thank you.
April 28, 2026
Still waiting on an order that was…
Still waiting on an order that was placed in March.
April 27, 2026
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.
I apologize that you had to wait over almost two months for your order to ship. It appears we were waiting on the board to be completed and sourcing some of the parts on that board proved more difficult than anticipated which is why your order was delayed but we are sorry to hear that it took so long to get shipped.
I did review the order and it appears the order did ship on 4/27 and was delivered on 5/1 so, hopefully, you've received your order by now. If that is not the case, please reach out to support@sparkfun.com and one of our Representatives will offer some options to correct any issues that bubbled up.
Thank you again for the feedback.
I had good contact with your company.
I had good contact with your company.
they were willing to help and think with me about solution. and they did!
April 13, 2026
I inquired about returning a component…
I inquired about returning a component that seemed to be "bricked" upon arrival, probably 8 weeks after delivery. I expected to be told that I was too late to have tested it, but support was very gracious and said a return was OK (actually no need to send back the part) and a replacement would be shipped. More than I expected from you folks, and I thank you!
April 21, 2026
The product that I ordered was too…
The product that I ordered was too small to install. It was not worth pursuing. I am very dissappointed.
April 14, 2026
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.
We're very sorry to hear that the part you ordered was too small. The part you ordered is actually a resale item so we do not produce this in-house. If you would like to see more options and different sizes, please send an email to support@sparkfun.com and we'll have our Catalog team decide if those options should be added to our offerings.
We do appreciate feedback but it's a little difficult to take actions based on this without additional information. Again, please email our Support team with your feedback and options for larger Slide Switches and we'll see if there are parts we should add to our catalog.
Thank you again for the feedback.
Got just what I wanted!
April 17, 2026
Connectors found, but other parts missing
I am in the process of updating an older system using a Particle Photon to a Photon 2, along with associated I/O boards. I need to make my own connectors to connect the old SparkFun Qwiic I2C parts still being used to the newer parts (from Mikroe, since SparkFun doesn't have the replacement parts needed, such as a Relay Shield for the Photon 2).
April 13, 2026
I knew what I was looking for
I knew what I was looking for, but for some reason I had a difficult time with the website to find it and then make a successful order. I don't remember this much difficulty in the past, something must have changed. Could be my end too, but my Firefox browser worked fine with a Digikey order just before. I have always been happy with the SparkFun product experience, and looking forward to receiving the UART enabled LCD's I ordered. I am replacing an 8 year old SparkFun UART LCD that was damaged.
April 13, 2026
Fast reliable service and great products
Great products, great documentation, reliable and fast turnaround.
April 10, 2026
Amazing customer service
Amazing customer service. Super-fast and helpful with responses while going out of their way to help me get the parts I needed! Even kept me updated on shipping without having to ask!
April 7, 2026
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